Driver Essentials
To Compete in any level of Club Motorsport you will need the following!
Remember try and spend the most you can afford, your purchasing this equipment to possibly save your life! All your safety equipment will be checked at every race whilst in scrutineering, they must be in good physical condition, have the correct FIA approved labelling and be in date!
Helmet
Helmets come in all shapes and sizes make
sure it is comfortable and you can wear for
long durations without any negative effects,
it must also have posts to connect your
frontal head restraint and must have the
correct 'Standard' label.
Frontal Head Restraint (FHRs)
You must have a Frontal Head Restraint also known as
'HANS Device' this is held in place with your seat harnesses
and tethers to your helmet. In an incident this is
designed to restrain the frontal movement
of the head to reduce loads to the head and neck.
This must also carry the correct 'Standard' Label.
Race Suit
You must be wearing a Race Suit this Is designed
for fire retardant purposes. Depending on the cost
your race suit will come with different amounts
of layers, each layer will give approx. 3 seconds
protection from fire, so the more you have the better!
This must also carry the correct 'Standard' Label.
Gloves
Your Gloves will come in different shapes
and sizes, they will aid you during the race to
keep a firm grip of the steering wheel also these
need to be comfortable. Your gloves will also protect your
hand in the event of a fire.
Your gloves must also carry the correct 'Standard' Label.
Race Boots
Race boots will come in all different shapes and sizes.
Make sure the pair you buy are comfortable and are the
best you can afford, most importantly these are also fire
retardant and must have the correct 'standard' label.
Extra's
Fire Proof Underwear and Balaclava
Though it is not essential to wear these items it's highly recommended, every layer of fire
proof clothing adds essential time you need to escape the vehicle and prevent burn injury's.
